NCFE
Level 4
QN: 610/4160/9
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy from Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 630 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
630 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Activities of everyday living in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of Montessori philosophy that underpin activities of everyday living
- Understand the Montessori approach to education in the activities of everyday living
- Be able to provide a child-centred, scaffolded, educational learning experience for children in a Montessori learning environment
2
Contemporary early childhood practice in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current early education curriculum requirements in the context of the Montessori early years setting
- Understand the Montessori approach to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
- Understand how to support children with additional needs in the Montessori early years setting
- Understand how to support children through transitions in the Montessori early years setting
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with others in promoting the learning and development of the child in the Montessori early years setting
- Be able to demonstrate inclusive practice in a Montessori learning environment
3
Creativity in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how creativity supports the holistic development of the child in the Montessori early years environment
- Understand how the Montessori curriculum supports creativity and creative thinking
4
Education of the senses in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of the Montessori approach to sensorial education
- Understand the Montessori approach to sensorial education
5
Knowledge and understanding of the world in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principle of Cosmic Education in the context of a Montessori educational setting and how it underpins this area of learning
- Understand the Montessori approach to developing the child’s knowledge and understanding of the world
6
Literacy in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of the Montessori approach to developing literacy
- Understand the Montessori approach to developing children’s literacy
- Be able to promote speech and language with babies and children in a Montessori learning environment
7
Numeracy and arithmetic in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of the Montessori philosophy that underpin the development of children’s understanding of numeracy and arithmetic
- Understand the Montessori approach to developing the child’s understanding of numeracy and arithmetic
8
Principles of child development and observation in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand theories of child development
- Understand theories of child development in the context of play in the Montessori setting
- Be able to demonstrate child-centred approaches for effective pedagogical practice in a Montessori learning environment
9
Promoting children’s health and wellbeing in an early years Montessori learning environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of supporting health and wellbeing in early childhood
- Understand practicalities of supporting health and wellbeing in early childhood
- Understand responsibilities regarding policies and procedures that support the welfare and safety of children in the context of the Montessori early years setting
- Be able to meet the individual needs of babies and children through safe and sensitive daily practice in line with statutory and non-statutory guidance in a Montessori learning environment
10
Study skills
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to organise own learning process
- Understand how to source information for study
- Be able to use sourced information in the context of training
- Be able to use peer feedback in professional practice
- Be able to use reflective practice
- Be able to use feedback to develop goals
11
The Montessori philosophy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of Montessori early child development
- Understand what constitutes a favourable environment in the Montessori classroom
- Understand the role of the Montessori educator
- Understand how the Montessori educational philosophy informs the pedagogy
- Be able to demonstrate key principles underpinning professional practice when working with babies and children in a Montessori learning environment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4160/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024